Many people in Massachusetts have health coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield. Following a personal injury event (car accident, slip and fall, etc.) Blue Cross may pay a portion of your medical bills. If you receive a settlement at the end of your case, then Blue Cross has the legal right to obtain from you […]

The Massachusetts Appeals Court last week decided the case of SOEDERBERG vs. CONCORD GREENE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION & another. In that case, the Plaintiff was injured while walking from a walkway to a parking lot as she was trying to get to her car parked in the parking lot. Both the walkway and the parking lot had […]

This Worst Drivers List comes courtesy of insurance.com and I find it very interesting, since lawyers top this list. Here is is: Attorney/Judge Financial professionals Government worker Bartender or Waiter Business Professionals Dog Groomer Marketing/Advertising professionals Barber/Stylist Coach Nurse

You may have a case. These cases are often brought by tenants against landlords. Under the law in Massachusetts, landowners have a duty to remove snow and ice from exterior staircases. This is an exception to the unnatural accumulation theory of recovery. Of course, the fact that you fell on an exterior staircase does not make […]

Here is the story from nypost.com: Globetrotting CNN anchor Anderson Cooper is often at the scene of danger, but he allegedly overlooked a potentially deadly hazard in the Greenwich Village firehouse he’s converting into a new home. A 29-year-old interior designer is suing Cooper and the company owned by downtown architect and residential real-estate developer Cary […]

No, you can get treatment (chiropractor, physical therapy, hospital) whenever you want to following an auto accident in Massachusetts. But, it is wise to get treatment as soon as the pain, soreness and tightness (common symptoms of sprains and strains) begins. The main reason you should not wait is your body needs medical attention as […]

On Monday, the SJC, which is the highest court in Massachusetts, heard oral arguments in the case of Papadopoulos v. Target. This case could change Massachusetts snow and ice law by possibly doing away with the unnatural/natural accumulation theory. It would be a great and innovative change in the law which will give Massachusetts slip […]

Unfortunately, I, like most attorneys, have to decline cases from time to time. The decision to decline a case can be based on one, or many different factors. Each attorney is different in how he/she evaluates an automobile accident claim. Here are some factors that an attorney will look at when deciding whether to take […]

Here is what you can expect when a slip and fall case settles with an insurance company: Client signs the Release in the presence of a witness (and sometimes a notary is required); All medical liens are negotiated; Client and attorney sign settlement check, and attorney deposits settlement check into escrow account (attorney can sign […]

When you find yourself in need of legal representation, whether it’s after a truck accident or during a challenging legal battle, the relationship you forge with your attorney can significantly impact the outcome of your case. A strong attorney-client relationship is built on trust, communication, and clear expectations. However, several factors can strain or even […]